You are so welcome! The easiest way to square it up is to get it out flat, use the selvage as your first straight edge and go from there, not moving it around at all. Since it's a knit fabric, every time it gets repositioned, it's really difficult to get it back in the same position. It works better to just get it laid out flat and not move it. :) --teresa
Hi Teresa, I love all your tutorials and been watching several of it :) and Thank you much for sharing!! I'm a beginner on sewing and trying to sew all my "coming soon" first grandbaby's stuffs. And love the swaddle, cuddle, minky and terry towel, those are difficult to sew..hahaa. Done couples of bips and blankets but failed on the Embrace Blanket with Luxe Cuddle binding :( which I use the Minky instead. But I will keep learning :)
I just made a Cuddle blanket for my new granddaughter. My daughter was thrilled with how cute and how super soft it was. It was easy to make. I only had a problem with the binding since the sun was coming up by then and I had a serious senior moment. But when I was rested I realized what I had done wrong so it took a little longer through no fault of the kit. I know Slayer will love it now and when she's older.
I can't believe Tuesday sewing has been on for 9 months and I didn't know it until October 2021 before I have found this, I think I have notification set
Hi, My first experience with Shannon fabrics a cuddle/minky kit was red, black, and white quilt. It had moose on it with red plaid and a red moose appliqué . It turned out beautiful, but I swore I'd never sew with cuddle/minky again. So I hope I learn something about this fabric that I didn't know that will change my mind and convince me to t ry again with less trouble and frustration. LOVE the feel of this fabric.
Hi from Blue Springs, MO. I'm so glad for this video. My granddaughter wants this for the backing of her quilt so I'm blindsided on how to sew this. Great info!!
I so wish I could pet the pretties too! So many styles with great color options...so many chances of leaving my daughter with no inheritance (kidding, joking, fooling) 😏. Thank you for taking the time to make this amazingly helpful video.
Yes you can stabilize with an interfacing, but for most projects it isn't necessary. I do use Pellon SF101 woven interfacing when doing patchwork (such as the Leprechaun Pillow and the Tuscan Quilt sewalongs). -teresa
@@ShannonFabrics Thank you, great surprise so quick of a reply! I was eliminating stretch and thickness with the Heat and Bond that I normally use for applique. If that helps any...
Is it possible to use the cuddle dimple Minky for a border on a cotton quilt top and then use it for the backing? I have never worked with it and my customer wants this fabric in particular.
I'm new to quilting and to Cuddle. I have started a rag quilt and have cut the squares for the back of it from Cuddle that has the embossed arrow design. Now I am beginning to wonder/panic that it will always shed if I use it in a rag quilt, as I know I have to cut the cotton and Cuddle edges on such a quilt. Eeeeek or will this be okay?
If you use Cuddle minky, once it is past the initial shed it will not continue to shed after that. Just make sure that you wash it in cool water and don't over-dry it. --teresa
@@ShannonFabrics TY! So good to know. I also came across a video from Shannon saying to take your cut pieces and place them with a wet washcloth in the dryer awhile. That did the trick so far too! I recently finished watching the video showing so many wonderful Shannon fabrics and can't wait to work with more! :)
You can try pinning well, but I prefer the way that the ODIF 505 spray works. It holds excellently, doesn't smell and does not affect my asthmas at all, so I use it often. I know some others choose to pin more instead.
Hi Teresa, I love your videos, they have really helped me. I have been making rag quilts using cuddle material for my grandchildren and everything is fine until I am attaching one row to another row and go over the seam or where it is the thickest. Almost every time my thread comes out of the needle. Do you have any idea on what I could possibly be doing wrong? Thank you. Kim
Make sure you are using a 90/14 Stretch needle; this is usually where I usually end up having missed stitches. Also be sure to use a good quality polyester thread, such as Mettler or Superior Threads. I hope that helps! --teresa
New to quilting and you are helpings me learn
This is an amazing video. It is so helpful to see the products and your descriptions are great.!
so excited to learn how to sew with Minky
Thanks for this video. This is the first time I'll be using this kind of fabric. Every tips helps! Thanks
Thank you. You answered SO many of my questions. I just need to learn how to square it up and I'm on my way. 😊
You are so welcome! The easiest way to square it up is to get it out flat, use the selvage as your first straight edge and go from there, not moving it around at all. Since it's a knit fabric, every time it gets repositioned, it's really difficult to get it back in the same position. It works better to just get it laid out flat and not move it. :) --teresa
Hi Teresa, I love all your tutorials and been watching several of it :) and Thank you much for sharing!! I'm a beginner on sewing and trying to sew all my "coming soon" first grandbaby's stuffs. And love the swaddle, cuddle, minky and terry towel, those are difficult to sew..hahaa. Done couples of bips and blankets but failed on the Embrace Blanket with Luxe Cuddle binding :( which I use the Minky instead. But I will keep learning :)
Thank you great information for starter minky sew’er
I just made a Cuddle blanket for my new granddaughter. My daughter was thrilled with how cute and how super soft it was. It was easy to make. I only had a problem with the binding since the sun was coming up by then and I had a serious senior moment. But when I was rested I realized what I had done wrong so it took a little longer through no fault of the kit. I know Slayer will love it now and when she's older.
Wonderful! Cuddle blankets and quilts really are the best.
Thanks for doing this video! I have been nervous to try working with cuddle but with your tips I am ready to give it a try!
I can't believe Tuesday sewing has been on for 9 months and I didn't know it until October 2021 before I have found this, I think I have notification set
Hi, My first experience with Shannon fabrics a cuddle/minky kit was red, black, and white quilt. It had moose on it with red plaid and a red moose appliqué . It turned out beautiful, but I swore I'd never sew with cuddle/minky again. So I hope I learn something about this fabric that I didn't know that will change my mind and convince me to t ry again with less trouble and frustration. LOVE the feel of this fabric.
Hello from the “Thumb” of the great state of Michigan. Love this! Thank you!
Hi from Blue Springs, MO. I'm so glad for this video. My granddaughter wants this for the backing of her quilt so I'm blindsided on how to sew this. Great info!!
So excited to learn how to make this baby blanket for our first great granddaughter
Hi and thanks a million for sharing what you know about these wonderful fabrics! Shannon is excellent quality! 🌸🌸
thanks for the great ideas
You are so welcome!
Love cuddle fabric and really appreciate all the great tips for working with it.
This is a really great, informative video. Thanks!
Hi! This is great info!
I so wish I could pet the pretties too! So many styles with great color options...so many chances of leaving my daughter with no inheritance (kidding, joking, fooling) 😏. Thank you for taking the time to make this amazingly helpful video.
yea!...no walking foot needed with my trusty Pfaff!
love the batiks!
Nice video on minky. I was wondering if you could stabilize the minky fabric with Heat & Bond? Thank you.
Yes you can stabilize with an interfacing, but for most projects it isn't necessary. I do use Pellon SF101 woven interfacing when doing patchwork (such as the Leprechaun Pillow and the Tuscan Quilt sewalongs). -teresa
@@ShannonFabrics Thank you, great surprise so quick of a reply! I was eliminating stretch and thickness with the Heat and Bond that I normally use for applique. If that helps any...
Love the batiks,,
Is it possible to use the cuddle dimple Minky for a border on a cotton quilt top and then use it for the backing? I have never worked with it and my customer wants this fabric in particular.
How, would you bind the little quilt using 2 cuddle fabrics
I think it’s the fawn that I have. It’s amazing. Going to make the infinity scarf. 😁😁😁
I'm new to quilting and to Cuddle. I have started a rag quilt and have cut the squares for the back of it from Cuddle that has the embossed arrow design. Now I am beginning to wonder/panic that it will always shed if I use it in a rag quilt, as I know I have to cut the cotton and Cuddle edges on such a quilt. Eeeeek or will this be okay?
If you use Cuddle minky, once it is past the initial shed it will not continue to shed after that. Just make sure that you wash it in cool water and don't over-dry it. --teresa
@@ShannonFabrics TY! So good to know. I also came across a video from Shannon saying to take your cut pieces and place them with a wet washcloth in the dryer awhile. That did the trick so far too! I recently finished watching the video showing so many wonderful Shannon fabrics and can't wait to work with more! :)
I love this information and I love cuddle 🥰
can I use woven fusible interfacing on the smooth cuddle fabric?
yes, I use Pellon SF101 and SoftFuse on Cuddle® often. -teresa
Is there anything else you can use beside the spray adhesive?
You can try pinning well, but I prefer the way that the ODIF 505 spray works. It holds excellently, doesn't smell and does not affect my asthmas at all, so I use it often. I know some others choose to pin more instead.
Nice info and giveaway
What size of fabric to cut to make a minky
You can make a minky blanket whatever size you'd like, but my favorite is 2 yards each for the front and the back. --teresa
Do you trace the stuffed animal pattern on the fabric instead of cutting around the pattern
Yes, I always trace out patterns then cut them out. --teresa
Hi from Italy!!!!!
Name of the blog?
I don’t see blog either
It can be found at blog.shannonfabrics.com/blog
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Hi Teresa, I love your videos, they have really helped me. I have been making rag quilts using cuddle material for my grandchildren and everything is fine until I am attaching one row to another row and go over the seam or where it is the thickest. Almost every time my thread comes out of the needle. Do you have any idea on what I could possibly be doing wrong? Thank you. Kim
Make sure you are using a 90/14 Stretch needle; this is usually where I usually end up having missed stitches. Also be sure to use a good quality polyester thread, such as Mettler or Superior Threads. I hope that helps! --teresa
Do you have Luxe flannel? 😁
No we do not make cotton flannel.
hello
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